IMF is lending near record US$150 billion to counter debt and wars
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) is lending near a record amount to almost 100 countries, evidence of its growing role as a...
IMF's Georgieva says she'd be honoured to serve 2nd term
INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva said she would be honoured to serve a second five-year term at the helm of...
IMF urges G20 cooperation on climate, global AI principles
MEDIUM-TERM global growth prospects are the weakest in decades, but G20 major economies could boost growth prospects if they work together to...
Pakistan wants at least US$6 billion in new IMF loan
PAKISTAN plans to seek a new loan of at least US$6 billion from the International Monetary Fund to help the incoming government...
Saudi Arabia sees medium-term non-oil growth at over 5%
SAUDI Arabia’s non-oil growth is expected to come in above 5 per cent in the medium term, Finance Minister Mohammed Al Jadaan...
Cracks start to emerge in global central bank synchronicity
THE four-year synchronisation among developed-world central banks might be about to weaken as domestic drivers take over from global trends in determining...
Sri Lanka's inflation expected to hit 5% in medium term
SRI Lanka’s spike in inflation is expected to be short-lived and will return to the targeted 5 per cent in the medium...
IMF, World Bank warn Gaza war, Red Sea attacks imperil global economy
THE IMF and World Bank warned on Monday (Feb 12) that the Gaza war and the related attacks on shipping though the...
IMF urges Bank of Japan to end bond yield control, huge asset buying
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) should consider ending its yield curve control and massive asset purchases now, and then gradually raise short-term...
China criticizes IMF’s growth outlook, calls to boost confidence
CHINA clashed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over its forecast for decelerating growth in the Asian giant, underscoring Beijing’s sensitivity to...